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Size of pineal gland, 5x6x7mm. what symptoms are expected if it become bigger?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Headache: Enlarging of the pineal gland has been associated with headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures and visual changes. The pineal gland produces melatonin which pigments your skin so like increased melatonin and pigmentation.

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Answered 6/24/2015

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